Hangar Support Assistant

Job description

Hangar Support Assistant

Would you like to work alongside our team in Maintenance Support within On Aircraft Maintenance? We currently have a vacancy for a Hangar Support Assistant at our site in RAF Coningsby.

As a Hangar Support Assistant, your role will involve 1 week of driver duties, 1 week of floor loader duties, 1 week of wash team duties and 1 week per month night shift, which will involve floor loading and driving duties Shifts required will cover both Days 07:00 to 16:00 and Nights, 16:00 to 02:00

This role will provide you with the chance to work in a busy constantly changing environment, working with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the site where no two days are the same. In addition it is a good chance to get experience within a busy hangar environment

Your main responsibilities as a Hangar Support Assistant will involve:

Working as directed by the Support Team Supervisor, Maintenance Control (EMC) and Maintenance Team Leads.

Transportation of tools, Test equipment, ground equipment & personnel as required to meet the requirements of the Maintenance Plan

Movement of equipment by towing

Off Station driving tasks as required

Movement of ground support equipment as required within the maintenance facility

Daily husbandry duties as directed by EMC

Supporting LS including picking, storage & delivery of items for LS in support of maintenance requirements

Wash Station aircraft IAW current aircraft wash procedures

Maintaining aircraft wash documentation

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential

All successful applicants will be required to cover all three elements of the role( Driver, Floor Loading, Wash duties)

Able to carry out a significant level of manual handling

A full clean driving licence

Desirable

Previous Hangar experience

What we're looking for in you:

You will be self-motivated team and hands on with a can do attitude. A flexible approach to work and a willingness to take up tasks as required is key to the success of this role

Location: RAF Coningsby

Salary: £16,457+

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Employee Referral Scheme bonus = £500

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company's international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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